Super-sized Bel Air crowd sees Ripken sign new book

Ripken Book signing

Nicole Munchel | Aegis staff, Patuxent Homestead

Jonah Silverstein, 7, right, and little brother Jordan , 5, are the first in line and have a little fun with Cal Ripken Jr. before getting their books signed Tuesday at Barnes and Noble. Their grandfather, Eli, is just behind them.

Jonah Silverstein, 7, right, and little brother Jordan , 5, are the first in line and have a little fun with Cal Ripken Jr. before getting their books signed Tuesday at Barnes and Noble. Their grandfather, Eli, is just behind them. (Nicole Munchel | Aegis staff, Patuxent Homestead)

An estimated 300 people waited in line Tuesday evening at Barnes and Noble in Bel Air to get an autograph from Baseball Hall of FamerCal Ripken Jr., who was signing copies of his newest book released Monday.

Cal Ripken Jr. and co-author Kevin Cowherd were at Barnes and Noble Tuesday afternoon signing their new book, "Super-sized Slugger." Store officials estimated at least 300 people showed up to meet the Baseball Hall of Famer from Aberdeen. Read about the book here.